Infection Prevention RN - Nursing Manager I

State of Oklahoma Sallisaw, OK 74955, US

Job Posting Title

Agency

650 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Supervisory Organization

Sallisaw Veterans Home

Job Posting End Date

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

$43.00 an hour

Job Description

Infection Prevention RN -Nursing Manager

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the supervision and management of a staff, program, unit, facility, or statewide geographical area that provides direct or indirect health services. This includes responsibility for broad management issues in planning, organizing and integrating various functions for which responsibility is assigned and directing assigned staff in meeting the goals and objectives of the program.

Typical Functions

Directs and coordinates infection control program in facility.
Compares laboratory reports with communicable diseases list to identify conditions that require infection control procedures.
Advises and consults with physicians, nurses, and facility personnel concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients, staff, and other persons from possible contamination or infection.
Investigates infection control problems and arranges for follow-up care for persons exposed to infection or disease.
Instructs facility personnel in universal and specific infection control procedures.
Directs and Coordinates wound care program in facility
Plans, organizes and directs health services for an assigned program, unit, facility, hospital or geographical area.
Ensures that goals, objectives and work performed are consistent with standards and that quality care is provided to patients and clients.
Selects, mentors, motivates and directs development and evaluation of the staff; establishes and tracks quality improvement indicators and other information concerning services and care to ensure that resources are available to provide quality services and on-time performance consistent with standards; may devise health related educational programs for professional and non-professional staff.
Participates, consults and collaborates in the development of long-range plans for health care programs; may interpret and communicate agency and departmental policies and procedures; establishes areas of responsibility and assignment; develops or implements policies and procedures to insure efficient and effective delivery of health services.
Receives, analyzes and evaluates reports and other information and coordinates quality improvement activities concerning the care of patients, equipment, environmental health and safety conditions, and other related services in improving the quality and utilization of health care.
Develop budget estimates or other information concerning financial requirements; approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines and effective delivery of services.

Level Descriptor

Positions at this level are assigned responsibilities involving direction of the entire nursing or health care program in a facility or geographical area. Employees in these positions are free from active control in planning and carrying out work responsibilities.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing, or Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and four years of professional nursing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity PLUS one additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program; or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and three years of professional nursing experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity PLUS one additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program; or a master’s degree and two years of professional nursing experience in a supervisory capacity PLUS one additional year of professional nursing experience in a managerial or consultative capacity or providing consultation and educational services in a specialized field or program.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques; of health promotion and disease prevention; of nursing management of available health care resources; of nutrition and diet therapy; and of the functions of various clinical departments. Ability is required to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan/program; to provide education and training; to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting; to take appropriate intervention; to counsel and teach patients and families; and to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care. Knowledge of available health programs and resources; of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services; of accreditation, certification and licensure standards; of preventive health practices; of principles and methods of teaching; of nursing standards; and of nursing policies and procedures. Candidates must possess sufficient proficiency in the English language to perform the essential functions of the position.

Special Requirements

Some agencies may have determined positions in this job family to be safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

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